Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made it clear that they want to become “financially independent” once their split goes into effect this spring. The royal family is able to travel the world and focus on philanthropic efforts by using taxpayer money to pay for most of their expenses. Since the couple have decided to step down from their positions as senior royals, one of the biggest questions on royal fans’ minds is how they will support themselves and their son, Archie Harrison. According to a royal source, the couple will still make money.
Us Weekly reported that the couple will continue to receive financial support from Prince Charles. How is that possible? Prince Charles owns the Duchy of Cornwall private estate, which means that funds will continue to be distributed to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. While they will no longer receive money from royal duties, they will receive $3 million from Prince Harry’s father. This is surprising considering that the couple “blindsided” the entire royal family. According to a report via BBC, Prince Charles was “disappointed” over the news and felt that the couple didn’t think their plans through before making the shocking announcement.
Royal fans were already upset when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent $3 million in taxpayer dollars to renovate their Frogmore Cottage in Windsor before moving out of Great Britain. Now that they’re stepping back from their senior royal duties, they will have to repay that money. Maybe they will use Prince Charles’ money to repay that money back. The BCC also reported that the couple will no longer receive public funds from the Sovereign Grant. What are your thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still receiving money from Prince Charles? Sound off below in the comments section.